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  The 2022-23 California State Budget Explained

  As we begin the 2022-23 fiscal year, state leaders have reached a “nearly final” California state budget agreement, though some details still remain to be finalized and additional budget-related bills will be acted upon in August and beyond. According to legislative summaries, the budget framework includes approximately $235 billion in General Fund spending for 2022-23, … Continued
  
  California Budget
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  Californians with Low Incomes Are Hit Hardest by High Costs of Living and Inflation

  For many years, high costs of living have made it difficult for many Californians to keep themselves and their families safely housed, healthy, and nourished. Recent high inflation has made it even harder for people to thrive in California communities. When basic costs go up, Californians with the lowest incomes are particularly likely to struggle … Continued
  Economic Security
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  Guide to the County Budget Process

  This guide describes the county budget process and timeline and looks at the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans.
  California Budget
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  California Renters Need Increased Access to Affordable Housing

  With so many Californians struggling to make rent, policymakers must take bold action.
  Housing & Homelessness
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  State Leaders Should Prioritize LGBTQ+ Californians’ Mental Health

  Mental health is an essential part of overall health and well-being for Californians no matter one’s age, zip code, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, yet LGBTQ+ people disproportionately experience mental health challenges compared to non-LGBTQ+ people.1The acronym “LGBTQ+” is a collective acronym for lesbian, gay, … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Commentary

  State Leaders Need to Provide Significant Relief. Here’s How.

  The 2022-23 state budget is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state leaders to provide significant relief for Californians
  California Budget
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  Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision

  Amid Unprecedented Increases in Revenues, Governor’s Proposal Steers Off Course in Providing Relief to Californians Struggling to Make Ends Meet
  California Budget
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  Students Need Financial Support for Higher Education & Career Paths

  All California students pursuing higher education and career pathways should have access to an affordable education and the ability to achieve economic security. And California offers many postsecondary institutions for students to pursue their goals, including colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade schools. Yet, high costs of higher education and career training programs, along with … Continued
  COVID-19

  Education
• Commentary

  5 Questions We’re Asking Ahead of the May Revision 

  Our analysis First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision In the coming days, Governor Newsom will unveil his updated 2022-23 California state budget proposal — commonly known as the May Revision or May Revise. This revised proposal outlines the governor’s economic and revenue outlook and his administration’s policy priorities, including changes since his January … Continued
  California Budget
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  Who is Experiencing Housing Hardship in California?

  Introduction All Californians deserve a safe and stable place to call home – a home that is affordable, located near their work and communities. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, California’s serious housing affordability challenges threatened the well-being of families and communities and the future growth of the state. Throughout the pandemic, job losses have hit … Continued
  COVID-19

  Housing & Homelessness
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  Californians with Low Incomes Are in Most Need of Support for Basic Costs

  All Californians — regardless of income, race, or zip code — deserve to feel secure in their ability to put food on the table and make their rent or mortgage payment. Yet high costs of living are straining the budgets of Californians with low incomes, who have long been struggling to make ends meet. More … Continued
  Economic Security
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  Moving Beyond Relief for California Child Care

  Introduction California children need a safe space to learn and grow while parents are at work, and the COVID-19 pandemic underscored just how essential child care is for the livelihood of workers and communities. California’s subsidized child care and development system has long been critical to the state’s economic infrastructure, helping families struggling to make … Continued
  COVID-19

  Early Childhood